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HELPING HAND FOR SUKANYA SAMRIDHI ACCOUNT HOLDERS
Union Finance Ministry’s decision to give three months moratorium for account holders of PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Account  and Recurring Deposits to remit their deposits has been widely welcomed. Lockdown due to Covid 19 has affected steady source of income for small saving holders and this decision by government has given them breathing space to pay their dues subsequently after normalcy returns. Sukanya Samridhi scheme has changed the lives of many girls in Tamil Nadu giving them helping hand in need. The alarming disparity in sex ratio made government to start Sukanya Samridhi scheme as part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao on January 22, 2015 by PM Narendra Modi.
Lakshmi from Srirangam said that many guardians waited till fiscal year end to pay the deposit as they will get income tax benefit. The lockdown has led to fall in income. She said that she is thankful to central government for extending the deadline for mandatory minimum deposit in Sukanya Samriddhi Account for 2019-20 by three months up to June 30. She said that the failure in depositing mandatory deposit would have attracted fine or even closure of the account.
Mahalakshmi a working mother from Trichy who has started Suganya samridhi account in the name of her daughter said that this scheme is really beneficial. She said that earlier the interest offered was very attractive. She urged the government to increase the interest so that small saving holders get real benefits. Standing on her own feet without depending on anybody she said she wants to make her daughter study well and reach new heights. This is indeed encouraging in a society where girl childs are named Podhum Penn and Vendam Penn .
Talking to FOB Tiruchirapalli, postal department official said selvamakal semippu account scheme can be started even with a guardian opening account in the name of girl child below 10 years with minimum deposit of Rs 250 . Then they have to deposit multiples of hundred minimum of Rs 1000 upto a maximum of Rs 1,50,000 every year till the girl reaches 15 years of age. For education purpose 50 percent withdrawal of money when the girl attains 18 years is allowed. It reaches maturity at the age of 21 years. Trichy postal division is having 56,578 accounts according to postal authorities.
Tamil Nadu is doing well with the region having more than 5 lakh 21 thousand Selvamakal Semippu accounts. Trichy Postal division conducted a special camp for students last month with 50 Selvamakal semippu accounts started for girl child in Beeman nagar Corporation School. Tamil Nadu postal region shows the way to secure the future of girl child with developing habit of savings among parents especially women.
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in March, 2018
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of March, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in November, 2018
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of November, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Special Campaign for Swacchata Drive being conducted in Department of Land Resources
Department of Land Resources has actively continued the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters and Swacchata Drive from November 2022 to August 2023. The achievements of the Special Campaign were as following:
- Cleanliness Campaign undertaken in all three offices at NBO Building, CGO Complex and Shivaji Stadium
- 2926 Public Grievances were disposed off
- 77 Appeals on Public Grievance were disposed off
- 1497 Physical Files and 3092 e-Files reviewed
- All pending MP/State references were disposed off
Four Best Practices were taken up by DoLR during the Special Campaign 2.0 as below:
- Under the campaign ‘My plant, My LiFE’, the Department has taken up an initiative to sensitize officers and staff members to promote “climate positive individual action” in offices, by encouraging them to keep potted indoor plants in workspaces and tend them and nurture them on a daily basis.
- Under the campaign ‘Saving energy for LiFE’, all Officers of the Department are sensitized to promote “climate positive individual action” by taking up simple action such as switching off office room/chamber lights during lunch time.
- Department of Land Resources had setup a ‘Rejuve Wellness Centre’ at its Shivaji Stadium Annexe Office premise in 2021. The wellness centre is used by employees for performing yoga, meditation as part of health de-stress management. As part of preparatory phase of Special Campaign 2.0, the facility was filmed by DD News team for highlighting its importance. Two sessions on Yoga are organized regularly every month for the benefit of employees. Yoga sessions are undertaken by experts from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.
- For easy of identification of old records, digitization has been undertaken by way of a special initiative called “KHOJ”, wherein old records in Record room could be accessed by clicking barcodes.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Recent decisions by Union Cabinet regarding agricultural marketing reforms find support among farmers in the region
Chandigarh, June 7, 2020
Recent decisions by Union Cabinet have found support among farmers in the states of Punjab and Haryana in the region. These decisions, with focus on reforms in agricultural marketing, have come in the backdrop of the announcements made last month by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman under “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”. In one of the announcements, the Hon’ble Finance Minister proposed to formulate a central law to provide adequate choices to the farmer to sell their produce at remunerative prices, barrier free inter-state trade and a framework for e-trading of agriculture produce.
As the Government of India puts its proposal into action, farmers in the state of Haryana have expressed enthusiasm. A farmer from the state said decisions of the central government to lift restrictions on the sale of crop produce are highly appreciable and the old system kept the farmers under restrictions. Till now we were confined to selling our crop produce in a restricted area only but now we can sell our produce wherever we get a better price, says another farmer. Amendment to Essential Commodities Act  will remove fears of private investors of excessive regulatory interference and freedom to produce, hold, move, distribute and supply leading to harnessing of economies of scale and attract private sector/foreign direct investment into agriculture sector.

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A similar feeling was observed in the neighbouring state of Punjab as a farmer, Sarjeevan Singh said that these measures will greatly benefit the farmers and lifting of restrictions on the sale of crop produce would lead to elimination of middlemen. Paramjit Singh, another farmer from the same state, says that the amendments in ECA would enable the farmers to sell their produce anywhere in the country thus eliminating the middlemen. ‘The Farmers  Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020’, as approved by the Cabinet, will help farmers engage in direct marketing thereby eliminating intermediaries resulting in full realization of price. Whereas 'The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce  Ordinance, 2020' will create an ecosystem where the farmers and traders will enjoy freedom of choice of sale and purchase of agri-produce.

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To give effect to these decisions, Government of India has already promulgated two ordinances.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Shri Dineshwar Sharma, Administrator of Lakshadweep
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Shri Dineshwar Sharma, Administrator of Lakshadweep.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Administrator of Lakshadweep Shri Dineshwar Sharma Ji made long lasting contributions to India’s policing and security apparatus. He handled many sensitive counter terror and insurgency ops during his policing career. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government has formulated a scheme covering comprehensive measures for welfare of beggars
Key Highlights:
- A scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” formulated which includes sub scheme - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.
- Focus of the scheme is on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages etc.
- Pilot projects initiated on Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons engaged in the act of Begging in ten cities namely Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna and Ahmadabad.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes subscheme - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’. This scheme covers several comprehensive measures including welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging. The focus of the scheme is extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages and so on. The scheme would be implemented with the support of State/UT Governments/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations  , institutions and others.
Scheme provides for the use of the existing shelter homes available with the State/UT Governments and Urban local bodies for rehabilitation of the persons engaged in the act of Begging. In case of non-availability of existing shelter homes, new dedicated shelter homes are to be set up by the implementing agencies. Under this Scheme, funds allocated for the next five years, are given below:
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has also initiated pilot projects on Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons engaged in the act of Begging in ten cities namely Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna and Ahmadabad. These pilots are being implemented in these cities by State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies and Voluntary Organizations. Several comprehensive measures including survey and identification, mobilization, basic hygiene and medical facilities, providing basic documentation, counselling, rehabilitation, education, skill development and sustainable settlement of persons engaged in begging are undertaken under these pilots.
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Serial No
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Year
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Funds requirement

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1
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2021-22
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50.00
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2
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2022-23
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33.00
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3
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2023-24
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33.00
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4
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2024-25
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33.00
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5
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2025-26
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33.00
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TOTAL
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182.00
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamyin a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
A High Level Delegation Led by Shri Raosaheb Patil danve, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution visits Australia
Decisive Visit for Australia-India Collaborative Consumer Protection Project
A high level delegation of the Government of India led by Raoshaheb Patil Danve, Minister of state for Consumer affairs, Food and Public distribution left for Australia today for taking part in phase two of the Australia-India Collaborative Consumer Protection Project under Sydney University.
Under the funding from the Australia-India Council  established in 1992 and the support from the Department of Consumer affairs, Government of India, Sydney University has undertaken the Australia-India collaborative Consumer Protection Project.
The project will be implemented in four stages viz. workshops and round-table in New Delhi  followed by a high level delegation from India to Australia. The third stage is the secondment of one person from India to Australia to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission while the fourth stage is specialized workshops in New Delhi .
Minister of State Raosaheb Patil Danve, leader of the Government of India’s delegation to Australia said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is our priority to protect all the rights of the consumers of the nation. The consumer protection act 2019 passed by the parliament, is a giant leap towards safeguarding consumers from all the unfair trade practices. While, the bill has already been passed by the parliament, the process of formulation of rules and regulations is currently underway.”
Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve further added, “In this process the Australian-India Council and the Department of Consumer Affairs have been working very closely. Our basic aim through this project is to understand international practices in this field and further strengthen the rules and regulations of the new Consumer Protection Act 2019 which will eventually make the consumers of this country more empowered and self-sufficient. I am sure that this collaborative efforts taken by both Sydney University and the Government of India will yield excellent results which will serve the interests of the consumers. Government under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to work on the mantra of ‘Grahak Devo Bhava’
Ministry of Defence
DRDO’s Compendium on Low Intensity Conflict Products Released
DRDO’s Compendium on Low Intensity Conflict  Products was released jointly today by the Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat. In line with the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” campaign of the Government of India, the compendium consists of more than 100 technologies, systems and products developed by DRDO for LIC operations. It is a valuable repository of information for the central security forces.
Union Home Secretary and Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO jointly reviewed the ongoing collaboration between the DRDO and the Ministry of Home Affairs . The collaboration, institutionalised to develop technologies and systems for Low Intensity Conflict  operations, has helped DRDO to develop many products and systems required for the central security forces during LIC operations. The collaboration has also helped in identifying futuristic requirements for LIC operations and defining the roadmap for their development.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Farm Mechanisation in the Country
The Government as a policy is promoting ‘Make in India’ products and encouraging domestic manufacturers for manufacturing agricultural machinery and equipments through Research & Development support, skill development, simplification of rules and procedures for testing of machines and equipments, preference to make in India products in public procurement and to provide level playing field to domestic manufacturers, import restriction under Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
To boost the farm mechanization in the country, a special dedicated scheme Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization  has been introduced by the Government under which the subsidy is provided for purchase of various types of agricultural equipments and machinery to the extent of 40-50% for States other than NER States and for NER States it is 100% limited to Rs.1.25 lakhs per beneficiary.
The objective of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund  is to mobilize a medium – long term debt finances facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community farming assets through incentives and financial support in order to improve agriculture infrastructure in the country. The scheme will facilitate setting up and modernization of key elements of the value chain.
As mentioned above, AIF provides financial facility to set up custom hiring centers for creating community farm assets. The benefit for other machinery such as tractor, combine harvesters, etc., can be availed under other schemes of this Ministry.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 60.00 per bbl on 01.11.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 60.00 per barrel  on 01.11.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 59.03 per bbl on previous publishing day of 31.10.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs. 3871.34 per bbl on 01.11.2017 as compared to Rs. 3823.41 per bbl on 31.10.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 64.53 per US$ on 01.11.2017 as compared to 64.77 per US$ on 31.10.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on November 1, 2017 
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Crude Oil 
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60.00 
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3871.34 
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Exchange Rate
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64.53 
AD/SA Daily Crude Oil Price
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project
For inclusion of a project for funding under National Projects scheme of Government of India, it is to be first appraised by Central Water Commission , and accepted by the Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose projects of this Ministry. Thereafter, investment clearance is to be obtained by the State Government. Subsequently, the project is to be considered by the High Powered Steering Committee  to examine if the project meets the laid down norms for the National Project scheme. On being recommended by HPSC, and as per availability of funds etc., Government of India may approve inclusion of a project under the National Projects scheme.
Detailed project report  of Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project  was submitted by Govt. of Rajasthan in November, 2017 for techno-economic appraisal to CWC. However, appraisal of the project could not move further as the project was planned on 50% dependable yield against the established norm of 75% dependability. However, Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers has, in December, 2022 approved the proposal of considering the modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal  link project integrated with ERCP as a part of National Perspective Plan, and declared the phase-I of the project as a priority interlinking project. A draft Pre-Feasibility Report of Modified PKC link project and a draft MoU for preparing the DPR of the link project has been sent to both the States and CWC in January, 2023. A joint meeting with the States was held in February, 2023 and framework for initiating the work of preparation of DPR of Modified PKC link has been finalized during the meeting. The issue of modified PKC link was also deliberated in the 17th meeting of Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers  that was held in March, 2023. Though requests have been received, but so far no formal proposal, as per the prescribed proforma, for inclusion of ERCP as a National Project has been submitted by Government of Rajasthan.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Constitution of GoM on Sexual Harassment at Workplace
The Government of India vide order dated 24.10.2018 constituted a Group of Ministers  to examine the legal and institutional frameworks to deal with sexual harassment at workplace. Subsequent to the formation of the new government following the general election to the Lok Sabha, the Government of India has re-constituted the GoM. In the year 2017, MWCD launched an online complaint management system titled ‘Sexual Harassment electronic Box or SHe-Box ’ for registering complaints related to sexual harassment of women at workplace. SHe-Box is an effort of Government of India to provide a single window access to every woman, irrespective of her work status, whether working in organised or unorganised, private and public sector, including Central/ State Ministries and districts, to facilitate the registration of complaint related to sexual harassment at workplace and for their speedy disposal. Those women who have already filed their complaints with the concerned committees constituted under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013 [SH Act], are also eligible to file their complaints over SHe-Box.
Inclusion in annual reports of the number of cases filed, if any, under the SH Act, and their disposal by the organizations by whom such reports are required to be prepared, is mandatory under Section 22 of the SH Act. Further, in response to the request of the Ministry of Women & Child Development, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of the Government of India has amended the Companies  Rules, 2014 vide their notification dated 31st July, 2018 so as to make the inclusion in the report of the Board of Directors of a statement that the company has complied with provisions relating to constitution of Internal Committee under the SH Act, mandatory under Rule 8 of these rules.
The total number of complaints received through SHe-Box is 612 which includes 196 from Central Government, 103 from State Government and 313 from Private organizations.
The Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India has constituted a GoM to examine the legal and institutional frameworks to deal with sexual harassment at workplace. The Government of India endeavours to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints by women of sexual harassment and related matters at workplace effectively.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.